Guidebook for Vancouver
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Hands down the best authentic belgian waffles this side of the Atlantic.
10 locals recommend
Patisserie Lebeau
1728 W 2nd AveHands down the best authentic belgian waffles this side of the Atlantic.
This local shop is a great place to rent a bike for a ride along Vancouver's beautiful seawall.
67 locals recommend
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StThis local shop is a great place to rent a bike for a ride along Vancouver's beautiful seawall.
You can rent windsurf gear, sailboats and the best part is the upstairs Galley restaurant. Standard pub fare with a maritime twist. The best part is the outdoor patio with a spectacular view.
43 locals recommend
Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery StYou can rent windsurf gear, sailboats and the best part is the upstairs Galley restaurant. Standard pub fare with a maritime twist. The best part is the outdoor patio with a spectacular view.
Amazing pain au chocolat and croissants. Owned and operated by expat frenchies.
11 locals recommend
Baguette & Co (La Baguette et Compagnie)
3273 W BroadwayAmazing pain au chocolat and croissants. Owned and operated by expat frenchies.
Shopping
You can find amazing fresh seafood, produce, cheeses and locally made gifts. This is a must-see (and eat!) and it's only five minutes away.
8 locals recommend
グランビル・アイランド
1502 Duranleau StreetYou can find amazing fresh seafood, produce, cheeses and locally made gifts. This is a must-see (and eat!) and it's only five minutes away.
Our go-to place for windsurf gear (they do kites and SUP too). The owner is knowledgeable, friendly and I believe the also rent gear.
Airtime Boardsports
3671 W 4th AveOur go-to place for windsurf gear (they do kites and SUP too). The owner is knowledgeable, friendly and I believe the also rent gear.
The best local dive shop in Vancouver. They offer gear, courses and dive trips. Friendly staff who not only dive themselves, but are also genuinely passionate about it.
Rowand's Reef
1731 W 4th AveThe best local dive shop in Vancouver. They offer gear, courses and dive trips. Friendly staff who not only dive themselves, but are also genuinely passionate about it.
Probably the only liquor store where you can buy a bottle and proceed to drink it at their bar. Dog friendly store that carries some hard to find products.
73 locals recommend
Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba StProbably the only liquor store where you can buy a bottle and proceed to drink it at their bar. Dog friendly store that carries some hard to find products.
You can't leave this stand in the market without spending at least $30 dollars. All sausages made fresh and they also carry rare goodies like venison proscuitto, bison salami and smoked duck.
11 locals recommend
Oyama Sausage Co
1689 Johnston StYou can't leave this stand in the market without spending at least $30 dollars. All sausages made fresh and they also carry rare goodies like venison proscuitto, bison salami and smoked duck.
Food Scene
Off the Tracks
1363 Railspur AlleyDelicious organic coffees and cappuccino
Trixi's Crêpe Café
3306 Cambie StDelicious crepes, and we're picky! I recommend the smoked salmon and brie crepe.
You pay by weight for artisan flat-bread style pizza with gourmet toppings like bocconcini and smoked salmon.
28 locals recommend
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie StYou pay by weight for artisan flat-bread style pizza with gourmet toppings like bocconcini and smoked salmon.
Upscale place to stop for a nibble and a good glass of wine in historic and trendy Gastown
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StUpscale place to stop for a nibble and a good glass of wine in historic and trendy Gastown
If you find yourself on the north shore, this is a must-eat place! Fantastic sushi, fresh ingredients and reasonable price.
16 locals recommend
Hachi Hana Japanese Restaurant
1426 Lonsdale AveIf you find yourself on the north shore, this is a must-eat place! Fantastic sushi, fresh ingredients and reasonable price.
Awesome fusion sushi restaurant with really creative rolls. Good quality but a little pricier
36 locals recommend
Sushi bella
Awesome fusion sushi restaurant with really creative rolls. Good quality but a little pricier
one of hidden gems in terms of burgers , really inexpensive and delicious !
try the californian, my favorite !
Market Grill
1689 Johnston Stone of hidden gems in terms of burgers , really inexpensive and delicious !
try the californian, my favorite !
Arts & Culture
One of the best Yoga studio in North america and just 5 mn walk from our home !
27 locals recommend
Semperviva Yoga - Kits Beach
2201 W 4th AveOne of the best Yoga studio in North america and just 5 mn walk from our home !